Miss Tennie Stewart Weds Luther Anderson
The marriage occurred on Christmas Eve in Midland at the bride’s parents home. Tennie Stewart studied at Sul Ross college. Luther Anderson, son of ranch owners Jim and Ann Anderson of Brewster county, is building a home on his ranch south of Alpine. Also announced were the Dec. 23 Austin wedding of Miss Linda Lancaster and Dr. Robert A. Cox, both Texas University economics faculty.
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Tennie Stewart
Luther Anderson
Midland
Sul Ross College
Anderson
Jim Anderson
Brewster County
Alpine
Austin
Linda Lancaster
Robert A. Cox
Texas University
Department of Economics
Progreso Health Film Series At Sul Ross Auditorium
EL PROGRESO PRESENTS HEALTH FILMS shows a series titled Health at Sul Ross auditorium at 4 oclock on January 10. The public is invited to attend. City Attorney R V Baker of Kenosha Wisconsin issued a proclamation ordering police to seize stray dogs. The first picked up belonged to Mrs Cox head of the phys education department at Sul Ross college and had to pay 150 to reclaim it from the dog pound.
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Progreso Study Club
Sul Ross Auditorium
R. V. Baker
Kenosha
Wis
Cox
Baker
Sul
Ross College
Couple to Settle in Austin After 1924 Deanship
The document notes that she served as dean of women in 1924 and the couple plans to reside in Austin at 720 East 32nd. This brief item confirms the year of service and current residence as stated.
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Austin
Birdsongs Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W B Birdsong celebrated their Golden Anniversary at Christmas. The children present were Lillie B Miles of Lufkin Elam Birdsong of Seminole Herman Halsell of Sanderson and Mrs Guy H West of Longview Washington was unable to attend.
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W. B. Birdsong
Lillie B. Miles
Lufkin
Elam Birdsong
Seminole
Herman — Halsell
Sanderson
Guy H. West
Longview Washington
New Year's Day Spent Quietly in Alpine
New Year's Day passed quietly in Alpine with 1941 welcomed boisterously by some. Fireworks, including high powered rockets, rattled windows and disturbed sleepers. Most businesses kept Sunday hours or closed all day. Louisiana birth records reveal among newborns names such as Castor Oil and Rascal.
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Alpine
Louisiana
Funeral rites for Rev Ray B McGrew pastor held
The funeral service for Rev Ray B McGrew pastor of a Methodist church was conducted with officiating by the minister. Interment will be in Elm Grove cemetery and the Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Methodist Church
Ray B. McGrew
Elm Grove Cemetery
Livingston Funeral Home
Church Announcements for Local Congregations
At The Churches CHURCH OF CHRIST preaching details listed for evening and mid week services. Woman's Bible class meets Thursdays at 4 p.m. Cordial invitation to worship extended by Minister JAS. A FRY. ST JAMES EPISCOPAL invites all to Sunday evening service at 7 30 led by REV G W S McKINNEY.
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Fry
ST. James
Rev
G. W
McKinney
Spiritual Life at First Church Through Sunday Schedule
The 9:30 Sunday school opens the day with focus on spiritual growth. Morning worship at 10:50 features Pastor M. M. Fulmer with the sermon Ourselves-Your Servants. The Training Union begins at 6:30 followed by an evening service at 7:40 on Religion at the Top. Welcome to all.
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M. M. Fulmer
Presbyterian Church Sunday School and Services Schedule
The Presbyterian Church opens Sunday school in all departments at 10 a.m. led by Mrs J L Smith. Morning worship at 11. Junior church at 11 with Jean Engle sponsor. Evening vespers at 5 with 30 minutes of organ music and the pastor's meditation. January features 30 minute organ concerts each Sunday evening beginning January 5 with Mrs L B Stare presenting early sacred music. Public invited to hear and compare church music through the centuries. Fred S. Rogers, Pastor.
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L. B. Stare
Fred S. Rogers
Christian Science Lesson Sermon for January 5
The Golden Text invites praise to God in Zion and vows to be fulfilled. Cited Bible passages include Psalms 65 and James 1 7 17, noting every good gift comes from the Father of lights with no variation or shadow of turning.
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God
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Sion
Methodist Church Service and School Schedule
Church school at 9 45 led by Mr A J Bierschwab general superintendent. Morning worship at 10 80 with sermon Is God Abiding In Us. League services at 6 49 and evening worship at 7 30. Sermon by Pastor Ray B McGrew.
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A. J. Bierschwab
Ray B. McGrew
Alpine chapter C E S to meet January seventh at seven eighty
The Alpine chapter C E S will meet next Tuesday evening January 7 at 7:30 o clock. Members urged to be present and sisters fraternally invited. Mrs. Bertha Long, Worthy Matron, Telephone 54.
Twenty two New Cars Registered in County Last Month
Twenty two new motor vehicles were registered in Brewster county in December bringing the total for the year up to 203 units. Listings include Mrs Dave Cooper Alpine Ford Forder G B Crawford Alpine Ford Deluxe coupe and other registrations from Alpine Marathon Del Rio and nearby towns featuring makes such as Chevrolet Plymouth Buick Nash GMC and more.
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Brewster County
Dave Cooper
G. B. Crawford
Alpine
T. M. Bradberry
Ft. Davis
Rex Ivey Jr
Dr. J. R. Middlebrook
del Rio
J. Feron Ritchey
Marathon
Tom Yarbro
D. L. Cross
J.T. Carney
Grant Bros
H.R. Gard
GMC
Geo. Skevington
Ford
Antonio Pallanez
Regent Member Dies
A. H. Eubanks of McKinney, fellow regent for state teachers colleges, died Monday night. D. Jackson, a board of regents member, was informed of the death on Tuesday. Patronize the home printer he patronizes you.
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D. Jackson
Board of Regents
State Teachers Colleges
A. H. Eubanks of
McKinney
Brewster County Sees Rainfall Above Average in 1940
Official rain gauge readings at Sul Ross College show Brewster County received about four inches more rainfall in 1940 than the long term average. The year totaled 17.15 inches, compared with 12.96 in 1939 and a 13.92 inch average, marking the greatest fall with August 3.51, June 2.49 or July 1.97 inches. The improved rainfall boosted grazing for cattle.
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Brewster County
Sul Ross College
Prescription symbol Rx stands for Latin recipe
The Rx at the start of a physician s prescription derives from the Latin word recipe meaning take. This abbreviation cues the patient to follow the prescribed dosage and instructions from the doctor.
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Abe
Texas hunter bags rare 100 pound pronged deer
A San Antonio hunter in the Hill Country killed a freak antlered doe weighing nearly 100 pounds. He plans to mount the head as a trophy.
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Texas
San Antonio
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Church OF Christ
Akers
Akers’ Funeral Home
Embalmer
Brewster
Eta Hs
Dustry
Carey’s
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